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The Degree Trap: Inside Nigeria’s Growing Graduate Employability Crisis Nigerian students participating in practical skills training during tertiary education as experts call for curriculum reform to improve graduate employability.

Oluwatobi Adu August 21, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – For millions of young Nigerians, a university degree is supposed to unlock opportunity. Instead,...

NELFUND Welcomes New Funding Sources as FG Strengthens Student Loan Scheme NELFUND headquarters in Abuja announces final 48-hour portal reopening for student verification.

Hope Ajayi August 20, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has welcomed the Federal Government’s decision to expand...

ASUU Begins Indefinite Strike at Bayelsa Universities Over Unfulfilled Agreements ASUU President Professor Chris Piwuna addressing journalists during a press briefing at the University of Abuja on the declared strike

Korede Abdullah August 20, 2026

YENAGOA, Nigeria – Academic activities have been suspended indefinitely at the Niger Delta University (NDU) and Bayelsa...

Education Minister Urges Universities to Drive Innovation, Entrepreneurship Education Minister Urges Nigerian Universities to Become Innovation Hubs

Otamere Gladness August 19, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Minister of State for Education, Professor Suwaiba Said Ahmad, has challenged Nigerian universities...

Echono Urges Nigerians to Embrace Oloyede’s Integrity, Commitment to Public Service TETFund and PSIN officials discussing public service capacity development

Edino Chubiyo Cornelius August 19, 2026

ILORIN, Nigeria – The Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Arc. Sonny Echono has...

Baze VC Seeks Government Support as Private Universities Battle Rising Costs Baze University VC Urges FG to Support Private Universities Amid Rising Costs

Hope Ajayi August 17, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Vice-Chancellor of Baze University, Abuja, Prof. Abiodun Gabriel Adeniyi, has called on the...

JAMB Pledges Better Customer Service JAMB Registrar Prof. Segun Aina addresses staff during an official visit to an outstation office.

Edino Chubiyo Cornelius August 16, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has reaffirmed its commitment to improving customer...

Edino Chubiyo Cornelius August 15, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The UBEC girls’ education initiative receives a major boost as the Universal Basic Education...

WAEC Extends GCE Registration Deadline to August 28 WAEC officials announce new subject combination guidelines for 2026 SSCE in Lagos

Oluwafunbi Bello August 15, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The WAEC GCE registration deadline has been extended to Friday, August 28, 2026, giving...

ASUU Demands Education Reforms, Payment of Withheld Salaries ASUU President Prof. Chris Piwuna addresses journalists during a press conference in Jos.